Of course in brochures or magazines we all see the spectacular fountains of red lava. Do not count to see some of these when you come! Some sulfur smelling steam might be all, what the Hawaiian Fire-Goddess Pele will be offering you. When geologists say that Kilauea is "very active," that means that its eruptions are likely to happen every 10-20 years, instead of once in a hundred years or more. Thus, in order to see spectacular eruptions, and to be safe in the same time, one might need some patience, luck and planning. Foremost: book when the volcano erupts, and do not blame anybody but yourself, should the elements do you harm.

What else? Maybe some attention to Hawaiian pronunciation? The name of the crater in the caldera is "Halemaumau," what many people pronounce as "Hale Mau Mau." But when you spot the glottal stops in all recent signs and texts "Halema'uma'u", you can see that something is wrong with this Mau Mau... The pronouncation in English should be "Halema ooma oo," or "Halema Uma U" for all others. Say it so to a native Hawaiian, and you will earn a nice smile of recognition!